Fisheries observation: a tough but vital job
Scientific observation is critical to keep deep-sea fisheries sustainable
“I love the ocean,” says Saiasi Sarau, a sturdy Fijian sailor with a broad smile.
“It has...
Cook Islands PM defends signing of wide-ranging deal with China
The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with...
Cook Islanders to protest for greater transparency
Just a day after returning from China, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will face protestors outside parliament this morning as local residents demand...
Air pollution exceeds limits, poses ‘significant health concern’ for Pacific Island people: study
New air quality research has shown highly concerning levels of airborne pollution in Pacific Island urban areas and their surrounds, with acceptable annual and...
NZ rebuked for behaviour at fisheries forum
An international fisheries forum has delivered a stinging rebuke to New Zealand after diplomats made an abrupt about-turn on deep-sea trawling restrictions.
But Fisheries Minister...
Why Australia should be watching New Zealand and Cook Islands closely
By Professor Joanne Wallis and Salote Tagivakatini
Australia’s reliance on bilateral security agreements as a counter to China’s growing influence in the Pacific is proving...
Not enough tournaments for Manusina 7s
Not enough tournaments and a limited pool of players are headaches in selecting a formidable Manusina 7s team for the upcoming Challenger Series in...
Fiji Pearls goes down to Samoa in opening match f the PacificAus Sports Series
The Fiji Pearls side went down 54-45 to Samoa Monday in their opening match of the PacificAus Sports Series in Australia.
Samoa took the lead...
Australia to boot violent offenders in Nauru visa deal
Three violent offenders will be deported from Australia after being granted long-term visas by Nauru in a deal human rights activists have slammed as...
Uncertainty as Cook Islands PM returns from China deal
Questions remain unanswered regarding the freshly-inked Cook Islands agreement with China, raising the ire of the Cook Islands public, political opposition, and New Zealand...
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